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The Sanderling

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Outer Banks Beaches

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Room, 6 Bedrooms (Caffey House Residence) | Beach/ocean view
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Beach/ocean view
Room, 6 Bedrooms (Caffey House Residence)
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa

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1461 Duck Rd, Kitty Hawk, NC, 27949
  • The Sanderling Spa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Duck Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Resort)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 3 Bedrooms (Swan Residence)

Room, 3 Bedrooms (Swan Residence)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Pool)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 3 Bedrooms (Harris Residence)

Room, 3 Bedrooms (Harris Residence)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 3 Bedrooms (Griggs Residence)

Room, 3 Bedrooms (Griggs Residence)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Studio (Resort)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 4 Bedrooms (Sandpiper Residence)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed, 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Ocean Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite (Resort)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, Patio (Pool)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Ocean Studio

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite, Patio (Pool)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Ocean Presidential

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 4 Bedrooms (Evans Residence)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Room, 6 Bedrooms (Caffey House Residence)

Room, 6 Bedrooms (Caffey House Residence)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Breakfast included
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About the area

Duck

Beachfront retreat .Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from The Sanderling Spa and a 5-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Tar Cove Marsh and Nor'Banks Sailing are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • The Sanderling Spa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Duck Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Corolla Beach - 22 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Digger's Dungeon - Home of Grave Digger - 41 min drive - 49.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flippers - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Sanderling

4-star beachfront hotel near Outer Banks Beaches
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At The Sanderling you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

This 4-star Kitty Hawk hotel is smoke free.

  • 129 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
The Sanderling offers 129 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Rooms open to balconies. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The onsite spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 15-45 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 48
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 42
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 11 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 1 2025 to February 27 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 43.97 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Fitness center access
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 45 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sanderling Resort Duck
Sanderling Duck
Sanderling Resort
Sanderling Resort Duck
Sanderling Hotel Duck
Sanderling Resort Duck, NC - Outer Banks
The Sanderling
The Sanderling
Sanderling Resort
The Sanderling Hotel
The Sanderling Kitty Hawk
The Sanderling Hotel Kitty Hawk

The Sanderling Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 466 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cecile, Pinehurst

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

melissa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked 2 nights for Thanksgiving at the Sanderling. We really looked forward to it! The beautiful views, warm and friendly common areas with tea, hot chocolate, coffee, and cozy environment. However, it was no where to be found. It was an enormous disappointment. The hotel was not transparent about its construction and remodeling at the time of booking, nor any where on its site. Every guest we talked to was as surprised as we were to find sub-par facilities. If I had known in advance, I would have stayed somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Vito

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property seems run down . Room had a nice view however rug had many stains and walls were stained too . We were not informed that they were under construction. Elevator smelled like a toilet . We took the stairs. Parking lot is very dark and we felt unsafe . Icing on the cake …someone stole a pair of earrings from room !

10/10 Excellent

CAMELIA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pretty nice for the off season. Pools aren’t heated fyi
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The resort was beautiful! We enjoyed the spa. Everyone was super friendly. It was clean. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The lack of signage is a problem for nrw guests. Our concerns were addressed but not acted on. Ie, keys mot working, firepit would not cut off.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t wait to go back!
Amazing!! Right next to the beach! So beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were there for a wedding this weekend. Everything was lovely. It was our first stay at the Sanderling and we were very impressed with everything. We are already planning a return in May 2025. Debbie and Jim Lamb
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We've been going to this property since 1987. But since then, we've seen a gradual decline in both service and upkeep of the property yet the prices seem keep going up. Service is still good but the facilities need more upkeep and show how old this property is. Windows in common areas are dirty, as well as furniture and carpeting in common areas look old and ratty. They've also cut back on little things. If I am paying about $400 a night, I expect real glass ware in the rooms and real coffee mugs- not cheap plastic cups. No bathrobes in the rooms anymore and only a few bath accessories. Check-in used to be very welcoming with an overview of the property and fruit in the lobby. Now the experience is about the same as checking into a Motel 6. The only good thing they have going for them is they are right on the beach and the pools are still a great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thoroughly enjoyed the spa. It was excellent! The room was particularly clean and nice. We loved it and can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gregoire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property in a unique location, needs a bit of a refresh in some rooms including the beds but overall a wonderful stay. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was by far the best! Kudos to Lisa and Heather for their kindness, understanding and patience! They both went above and beyond to help make my stay excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellen

The property location is in a nice quiet area, close to the town of Duck. There’s a lot of restaurants and shops in the town which is convenient. The resort itself is ok. The lobby is nice and well kept. The staff were all very friendly. The room and building we stayed in was clean on the surface but it was evident that deep cleaning has not been done on a regular basis. The room and especially the closet had a very musty smell. There were marks from dead bugs on the walls of the room, the carpet in the room and hallway/stairs had a lot of stains. The screen of the door to the balcony in our room was in bad shape with several holes (hence the dead bug marks). It was surprising that there was no microwave in the room. We were also disappointed to find out when we arrived that one of the restaurants on property was closed for the season. The restaurants that were open were fine but way overpriced for the quality of the food. It would be nice to have some grab and go options on property to take items to the beach, snacks/sandwiches, We ended up going into Duck and to pick up some items at the market instead of the mediocre, pricey food at the restaurant. The pool and hot tub were nice, and it was great to have chairs/umbrellas available for the beach. Overall, it was fine but for the cost of the room per night it was disappointing and not worth the price we paid. We have stayed at other places that were less expensive and cleaner. Based on that we probably won’t stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our long weekend stay was perfect. I imagine it’s a little noisy in the summer (we could hear the people in the next room as well as people in the hall), but the beds were comfortable (lots of pillow choices!), the private deck perfect, the bathroom fantastic, and the public areas wonderfully well appointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

lindsey

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The floor in my room had so many stains.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jamshid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything is nice but the facility just need some serious upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room rates are highway robbery for the quality of the rooms. They have clearly not been maintained. The rooms are old, dated, stains on carpet, stains on furniture, furniture falling apart, nasty dirt and dust that looks like it’s been there for decades. There was an awful smell in the hallway. There was a large bug crawling on the wall in my room (NOT the small, mosquito-like bugs they mentioned on a sign in the room). There was hair in my bed. This hotel is advertised as AAA four diamond, but there is no possible way that is true. I paid an exorbitant amount of money for this nasty room for two nights and left a night early because the room was so nasty. Also, the grab and go breakfast options at the hotel are limited to small boxes of cereal, muffins, and egg sandwiches that have been sitting out and will be heated up by a hotel employee, and you have to pay for those. The beach chairs/pools chairs are worn out and gross to sit on. The food from the pool bar was not good. Finally, to add insult to injury, when I checked out a night early I was told I could not receive an invoice because I was checking out early. A few days later after I got home, I checked my credit card statement and saw a large charge. I called the hotel the person I spoke with said that I was charged an additional $40 per night “resort fee” since I had booked through Expedia. Buyer beware. This place is not what is advertised in terms of the room, amenities, and fees. Not customer centric.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024